Wizard: My skills can be upgraded indefinitely.

Ian had a question that had been bothering him.

He discovered that most of the magical artifacts worn by the Nolan brothers, as well as the gloomy man, were shields.

However, during combat, it was shown that the shield's protective effect was not very good; its only advantage was that it could be released immediately.

He lowered his head and pondered, slowly realizing what was happening.

The premise of all battles is to first ensure your own defense, so that even if the shield lasts for a very short time, you will still have time to counterattack.

"My preparation in this area is still too poor. I rely entirely on my strong physical abilities to evade attacks. If I encounter tracking-type witchcraft, I'll be completely helpless!"

He didn't expect all his opponents to be without instant-cast magic; he just hadn't encountered them yet.

The shield magic is still a ways off from breaking its limit; should we continue to strengthen our constitution?

Ian took a bottle of "Rock Bear Potion" out of the incubator, thought for a moment, and then put it back.

"Never mind, we can't disrupt the plan."

However, his progress in the Bloodline Purification Technique was slow. In two months, he spent a large amount of magic stones to purchase the essence blood of demonized ferocious beasts.

Most of the magic stones he earned were consumed by this sorcery.

"Don't let me down!"

Bloodline Purification Technique: Proficient (286/400)

In the afternoon, news of the carriage attack reached Nightfall Town, causing another stir.

Kenner and the others also arrived at Ian's residence.

Their expressions were even more solemn than last night, clearly indicating that something extremely important had happened.

"Ian, something terrible has happened," Kenner said in a deep voice as he entered the room.

"The Tower has just issued a conscription order. All apprentices of intermediate level and above must accept the conscription to participate in the war against the Crimson Court."

Ian felt a chill run down his spine. "What was bound to happen has finally happened."

Robert took out a more detailed map, spread it on the table, and pointed to the southern region.

"The Crimson Royal Court is more than three thousand miles away from the Shadowmoon Tower. It sounds far, but in reality, the territories controlled by the two families are in close proximity, and there are constant conflicts between them."

"Especially here, here, and..." Robert pointed to several marked locations on the map.

"These large and medium-sized magic stone mines, important magic potion growing sites, and the ownership of at least five disputed ruins are all the focus of the dispute between the two sides."

Wade picked up the thread: "There have been constant conflicts for decades or even centuries, it seems like this time they're serious."

Monica added in a low voice, "The Crimson Court is a typical dark wizarding organization. They are bloodthirsty and brutal. In the areas they control, mortal kingdoms live in extreme misery, being sacrificed at will like cattle and sheep."

Kenna nodded. "While we at Shadowmoon Tower may not be exactly merciful, we do prohibit large-scale blood sacrifices of civilians, and our ideologies are fundamentally incompatible."

……

Ian listened silently, gaining a deeper understanding of the background of this war.

This is not just a struggle for resources, but also a clash between order and chaos, and between the ideologies of white wizards and black wizards.

"After the conscription order was issued, the Tower released a large number of missions."

Kenner took out a piece of parchment, on which various tasks and their corresponding contribution points were listed in great detail.

"Take a look, there are several main types of tasks suitable for us intermediate apprentices."

Ian took the parchment and examined it carefully, line by line:

Rear support category:

1. Mass-produce designated war medicines - Mission requirements: Produce at least 30 doses of "Secondary Healing Medicine" or 20 doses of "Basic Antidote Medicine" daily. Contribution points are calculated once for every 10 doses.

The task description emphasizes that a minimum pass rate of 60% must be guaranteed. If the pass rate is not met for three consecutive days, contribution points will be deducted and the employee will be reassigned.

2. Maintain Underground Water Filter Runes: Head to the several large water sources controlled by the tower to inspect and repair the large purification rune arrays.

Quest hint: You may encounter trace amounts of magical radiation. It is recommended that you have a rune apprentice or runemaster who is protected against it.

3. Forging Standard Wizard Tool Components: Head to the Logistics Workshop and, following the standard blueprints, batch-engrave low-level Sharpness Runes or Durability Runes...

……

Patrol and guard duties:

1. Guard the No. 7 Magic Stone Mine, which is located in the controlled perimeter area and has been established as a fixed outpost.

Mission Requirements: Teams of at least three intermediate apprentices must patrol the mine area daily to prevent small-scale infiltration...

2. Guarding the southeast granary of Hongshan Town: Ensuring wartime food security...

3. Patrol the Ash Trail...

……

Frontline support:

1. Falling Star Plains Frontline Camp Apothecary Assistant: Travel to the latest battle zone and assist the camp's official wizards in processing medicinal herbs...

Mission prompt: This area is in a state of high alert, with occasional area-of-effect witchcraft attacks, and the contribution points are relatively high...

2. War Zone Logistics Delivery Personnel: Follow armed transport teams to deliver important supplies such as medicines and magic stones to the front lines.

Task prompt: Apprentices must possess a certain level of self-defense ability or...

……

Combat Reconnaissance: 1. Reconnoiter the enemy situation in "Bloodvine Swamp," where a Crimson Court outpost is suspected to be located...

……

Ian's gaze lingered for a long time on the task of "mass-producing war potions".

He had also concocted these potions at Star Leaf Potions Shop, but only in small quantities, and his skill level was still at a beginner level.

However, given his panel characteristics, completing these tasks is a breeze for him, far exceeding the speed of ordinary apprentices, and he can earn a large number of contribution points.

The tower clearly stipulates that contribution points cannot be transferred, but can be exchanged for magic stones at the supply depot at a 1:1 ratio. However, magic stones cannot be used to purchase contribution points.

Most importantly, it can be exchanged for various advanced knowledge, high-level magic potions, advanced elixirs, and recipes.

Ian noticed that several of the things he had been longing for were on the list, and his eyes lit up.

"The recipe for the 'Concentration Potion,' the 'Intermediate Star and Moon Meditation Method,' and the condensation nucleus of the Silent Jellyfish..."

Shadowmoon Tower has brought out all these rare and precious items that are usually hard to find!

but……

He quickly calmed down.

"The tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind!" He lowered his eyes and silently looked away.

An intermediate apprentice demonstrated potion-making efficiency and quality far exceeding that of ordinary people.

What might be a genius in peacetime could become "a precious resource that must be firmly controlled and exploited without limit" during wartime!

This even attracted the special attention and assassination attempts of the Crimson Court.

He couldn't bear either outcome!

"We can't choose this one." Ian decisively rejected the task that was most suitable for him.

If you were to deliberately control the success rate of potion production after taking over, it would be meaningless and a pure waste of time.

He didn't know how long the war would last, but he knew he had to become stronger quickly!

Ian's gaze swept over the other tasks.

Purely patrolling or guarding existing outposts yields too little contribution and results in slow growth, so abandon them.

Combat or reconnaissance... He doesn't want to actively seek death yet, so he's giving up.

……

Finally, his gaze fell on the item "Frontline logistics camp garrison and potion-making support".

These missions require going to logistics points in the war zone, where, while undertaking certain camp defense responsibilities, they also need to utilize local equipment and resources to produce urgently needed medicines for the front lines.

The contribution points are higher than those for simply crafting potions, but lower than those for purely combat missions, but within a reasonable range.

More importantly, they have access to the frontline supply exchange system.

There must be magic and resources there that are more suitable for the battlefield than those in the rear, placing it on the front lines but not at the very front.

Although there are dangers and pressures, they are within a controllable range and will not lead to an immediate large-scale battle.

"I choose this one!"